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Precision Ag News 3/6

Agwired

Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the report, Intent to Establish the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program , authorized under the Growing Climate Solutions Act (GCSA). The GCSA was signed into law on December 29, 2022, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.

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Challenges and Innovations Driving the CEA Sector in GCC and MENA

Agritecture Blog

With an influx of new farms entering the market annually, many lack awareness of the financial and logistical intricacies involved in farming. Utilizing hydroponic greenhouses and isolated grow beds, they ensure the pristine quality of their produce while harnessing the power of data to minimize errors and risks. Greener Crop Inc.

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The Best of Both Worlds: Hybrid Farms are Bridging Agriculture Systems

Agritecture Blog

The term is meant to capture the nuance between different agricultural methods that are often promoted as competing against each other, [such as vertical farms and greenhouses,] when in fact, they overlap, and various combinations of them can reap greater environmental, economic, and social benefits than any one solution alone.

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How can universities utilize Agritecture Designer’s Online Classes to incorporate CEA into their programs?

Agritecture Blog

Associate professor of Horticulture, Neil Mattson, teaches a student in one of Cornell’s on-campus greenhouses. Credit: Greenhouse Product News. A student applies skills learned in a campus greenhouse at Stockton University. Credit: Cornell Chronicle. With the global population expected to reach 9.7 Credit: Stockton University.

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Troops Leaving Service Find New Purpose on the Farm

Modern Farmer

Inside the Archi’s Acres greenhouse. And disabled veterans are just as capable, she adds, particularly in marketing, logistics, distribution and compliance. Photo courtesy AiSA) With the successful launch of the business and a renewed sense of purpose, the couple looked to extend their reach. It’s a huge talent pool.”

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As Saltwater Encroaches on Farms, Solutions Emerge from the Marshes

Civil Eats

Exactly how far inland the salt encroaches will depend partially on how effective humans are at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as rising temperatures and melting ice sheets are the main contributors to the ocean’s expansions. Chris Miller in the greenhouse.

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Look What Nicola Twilley Found in the Fridge

Civil Eats

Can you explain the logistics of creating a cheeseburger entirely from scratch, and how the refrigerated food system makes that possible? In overstuffing our fridges and supermarket shelves, we’re chucking a third of our food supply and [creating even more] greenhouse gas emissions. I think it’s a potential time bomb.